Death Watch Beetle

Maclennan-LSE have treated major death watch infestations in public building, churches and domestic properties over the last 25 years.

The only effective treatment is as a result of a thorough investigative inspection which involves drilling and probing of all at risk timbers.

Maclennan-LSE treatment of Death Watch Beetle is always targeted and involves drilling and injecting a Permerthin based paste to eradicate the lava and Boron to deal with the associated fugal decay.

Maclennan-LSE garantee treatment of accessible timbers for a period of 30 years,
Maclennan-LSE welcome the opportunity to present a seminat on the subject of timber treatments for building professionals.

Catagories of Wood Boring

Insects

Infestation by wood-boring insects does not always indicate a need for remedial treatment. Infestation commonly found in building timbers fall into three categories according to the treatment normally required.

Catagory A 

Treatment usually required. Common Furniture Beetle (Anobium Punctatum), House Long Horn Beetle, Death Watch Beetle (Xestobium Rufovillosum).

Catagory B 

Control of dampness, decay, Ventilation required, some localised treatment might be necessary. Wood Weevil (Pentarthrum Huttoni).

Catagory C 

No treatment required. Bark Borer (Ernobius Mollis), Forest Long Horn Beetle, Sawply, Wood wasp, Jewel Beetle, Marine Borer.

 

 

 

MACLENNAN-LSE is the trading name for LSE Building Preservation Ltd